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bout — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bolt noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
  • haunch noun The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.

Senses

bout is used for these senses in English:

  • bolt A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
  • bolt A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
  • bolt An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
  • haunch The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.

bolt — full definition

  1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
  2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
  3. noun A flash of lightning.
  4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
  5. verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.

haunch — full definition

  1. noun The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
  2. noun The back leg and loin of an animal, especially when prepared as meat.
  3. noun A short, thick, upright support used in building work.
  4. noun A throw made with a quick, jerking motion from below.
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